My DS has just done his A levels and has an offer from his first choice university. He's unlikely to achieve his predicted grades or the offer but we think there may still be a chance that he will be accepted on the course he wants to do as the offer was based on a portfolio of work which they liked a lot.
Having spoken to a couple of friends who were diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder in adulthood I realised that DS shared many of the same traits/difficulties that they struggle with. Over the last few years it has become increasingly difficult for him to focus on his academic work and he is still 'addicted' to computer games. He was assessed for ADHD on the national health a year or so ago and was given a 'borderline' (not-quite) diagnosis. He was offered some group support in our local hospital which he found very helpful but that only lasted 6 weeks.
Having done a bit of reading, I think he presents as classic ADD rather than ADHD. I also think that this is why he has found A levels so challenging. Is it worth getting a diagnosis? Would a diagnosis lead to getting some help when he's at university? Might the university take the diagnosis into account if he doesn't achieve his offer grades? Does anyone know where would be good to go for an ADD diagnosis in or near London?
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Is an ADD (not ADHD) assessment useful for university?
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bowedstrings · 19/06/2015 09:48
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